Lot 653
  • 653

Seed pearl, sapphire and diamond long chain, 1910s

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • seed pearl, diamonds, sapphires
designed as a fine seed pearl chain, embellished with six spheres millegrain-set with lines of rose diamonds and calibré-cut sapphires, length approximately 1450mm, unsigned, cased stamped Cartier London.

Condition

Sapphires heavily abraded commensurate with age and wear, medium to dark blue. Diamonds bright and lively with mixed colours and clarities. Seed pearls good lustre well matched. Associated case stamped Cartier London with scuffs and wear commensurate with age.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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